9 Tips and Tricks You Should Use to be More Kind as a Christian
This post is about how to be kind as a christian.
Written by a previous trauma therapist, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and current Student learning how to bridge the gap between theology and psychology.
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Are you wanting to learn how to be kind as a Christian? We all want to be kind, but learning how to be kind as a Christian takes a different approach. In today’s devotional, we learn how to be kind as a Christian in a way that radiates the love of Christ, helping bring more people to the cross each and every day.
How to be kind as a Christian
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good.”
Mental Health Insight – Acting in love can feel defeating at times. However, the internal benefits can be profounding to one’s overall wellbeing. Despite how the outside world reacts, internally your brain gets a high as a reward for choosing kindness. Acts of kindness activates the mesolimbic system, releasing serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine. This surge of “happy” hormones rewards doesn’t just make you feel good, it reinforces mental and physical resilience. As a result, your brain learns to continue acts of service even when the world feels cold.
Faith Connection – How often have you wished for a kinder world? So often throughout our lives we yearn for the same grace and kindness we have the ability to give. This kindness not only warms the hearts of others, but also has many hidden blessings for oneself that we cannot see on the surface. God designed our brains to not only reward us for being kind to others, but it also trains us to persevere despite the difficulties. Every act of kindness is a seed planted, and we may never fully realize the magnitude of what that seed will grow into for God’s Kingdom
Fact: God engineered your brain to experience a “helper’s high,” releasing a flood of joyful hormones like dopamine and oxytocin whenever you pour out His love to others.
Tip: Pause for three seconds before responding in frustrating situations to let the Holy Spirit and your brain’s empathy center override the urge to react defensively.
Fact: Engaging in acts of kindness actively decreases your body’s levels of cortisol, meaning God uses your service to others to physically lower your own anxiety.
Tip: Protect your heart from weariness by performing anonymous acts of service, relying entirely on God’s approval and the internal neurological reward He built into you.
Fact: Because simply witnessing an act of kindness produces a surge of oxytocin in the observer, your good deeds actually plant biological seeds of joy in bystanders.
Tip: Instead of becoming frustrated when your schedule is disrupted, treat unexpected interruptions as divine appointments from God to show someone grace.
Fact: Consistently choosing kindness when it is difficult literally rewires your brain’s neural pathways, making the act of loving others easier and more instinctual over time.
Tip: Practice the radical Christian kindness of choosing to actively listen and empathetically validate someone else’s feelings rather than focusing on winning an argument.
Tip: Start your morning by asking God to give you His eyes for the day so you don’t miss the hidden opportunities to show grace to those quietly suffering around you.
Christian Journal Prompts
Recall a time when God sent someone to show you unexpected grace. What did that kindness bloom in your life, and how does that memory inspire you to be that same blessing for someone else today?
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the grace You have poured into my life through the kindness of others. When I feel weary, remind me that You have hard wired my very being to find joy in doing good. Use my hands to be the grace someone else is searching for today. As I serve Your Kingdom, help me to foster the love your children need. Amen.
Christian Book Recommendations
Many of you have been asking for further resources that could potentially benefit you on your mental health journey. Below I have attached a book you might find beneficial surrounding this topic!
The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness: Kelli Harding, MD, MPH Description: In The Rabbit Effect, Columbia University psychiatrist Dr. Kelli Harding explores a fascinating 1978 study where a group of rabbits thrived despite a high-fat diet—all because they were treated with affection and kindness by a lab researcher. The book details how acts of service and compassion trigger the brain’s reward systems, reinforcing the idea that “doing good” is not just a moral choice, but a biological necessity for resilience.
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Closing Thoughts
I hope today’s blog post was not only educational but also helped you draw closer to God. If you or someone you know struggling to find peace and want guidance, please connect with a therapist today! Check out TherapyforChristians.com to get connected with a faith-based provider in your area!
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